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Serving Encinitas · Leucadia · Cardiff-by-the-Sea · Olivenhain
med spa near Encinitas Worth the short drive up the coast.
Encinitas patients come to Glow Theory’s Carlsbad studio for dermatology-led aesthetics: Botox, lasers, skin treatments and medical dermatology from the team North County voted best.
About 5–12 miles from Encinitas · usually 10–25 minutes
- Best of North CountyVoted by readers
- 4.9 on Google400+ patient reviews
- Dermatology-ledFellowship-trained founder
- $14 / unitBotox, priced upfront
Why Encinitas patients make the drive
closer isn’t always better
Encinitas has no shortage of med spas. What’s harder to find is a studio where aesthetics and medical dermatology are led by clinicians with this level of training, a few minutes up the coast.
dermatology-led, not device-led
Your plan is built by a team led by Insiyah Darugar, MSN, FNP, who completed the Harvard-affiliated Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center.
a medical director who teaches injectors
Dr. Jonathan Sykes, MD, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and past president of the AAFPRS, has trained practitioners in facial anatomy and injection technique for Botox and fillers.
aesthetics and dermatology under one roof
Skin checks, acne, rosacea and eczema care sit alongside Botox, lasers and facials, so one trip covers what would otherwise take two appointments.
honest, published pricing
Botox is $14 / unit, quoted before treatment, with the full price list online. The $100 consultation is credited toward treatment the same day.
Who you’ll see
clinical leadership you can check
Founder & CEO
Insiyah Darugar, MSN, FNP
15+ years in dermatology and aesthetics. Dermatology NP Fellowship, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, affiliated with the Harvard Dermatology Residency Program.
Read her profile
Medical Director
Dr. Jonathan Sykes, MD
Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at UC Davis for more than 30 years, Professor Emeritus, and President of the AAFPRS in 2010.
Read his profileTreatments to explore
for coastal skin, and everything else
Sun, salt and an outdoor life show up in the skin. These are the treatments to start with; each links to its full page with pricing and aftercare.
botox
Soften lines while keeping your expression.
$14 / unithalo laser
Resurfacing for sun damage, tone and texture.
Face $1,680bbl hero
Light therapy for sunspots and redness.
Face $575
morpheus8
RF microneedling to tighten and refine.
Face & neck $1,200hydrafacial
Deep cleanse and hydration, no downtime.
From $200skin cancer screening
A full skin check from a dermatology-trained provider.
Medical dermatologyPrices from the Glow Theory price list; your plan is confirmed at consultation.
All treatmentsPlan your visit from Encinitas
getting here from your side of town
- Distance
- About 5–12 miles
- Drive time
- Usually 10–25 minutes
- From Leucadia or New EncinitasEl Camino Real north is usually the simplest drive, straight to the studio.
- From Cardiff-by-the-Sea or Old EncinitasI-5 north is typically quickest, then east to El Camino Real.
- From OlivenhainHead west toward El Camino Real, then north into Carlsbad.
Glow Theory® Aesthetic & Dermatology Studio, 7750 El Camino Real, Suite F, Carlsbad, CA 92009 · (760) 264-9466. Our only studio is in Carlsbad; there is no Encinitas office.
Make one trip count
consult and treat in a single visit
Many treatments can happen the same day as your consultation, so the drive from Encinitas is one trip, not two.
- Drive in10–25 minutesArrive 5–10 minutes early to settle in.
- ConsultationSkin analysisVisia imaging, your goals and a clear plan with pricing.
- Treat todayIf appropriateBotox takes about 15 minutes; the $100 fee is credited.
- Back to your dayLittle downtimeMost injectable and facial patients head straight home.
Patient reviews
trusted across North County
Google rating · 400+ reviews
“Her and her team walk you through all of your options and educate you on the best treatment for what you’re trying to achieve. They don’t push procedures on you.”
“Insiyah is truly amazing — she’s so detailed and professional that I won’t let anyone else touch my face for Botox.”
Is there a Glow Theory in Encinitas?
No. Glow Theory has one studio, in Carlsbad at 7750 El Camino Real, Suite F, about 5–12 miles from Encinitas depending on your neighborhood. Every consultation and treatment happens there.
Why choose a Carlsbad med spa over one in Encinitas?
For the clinical team. Glow Theory is led by a fellowship-trained dermatology nurse practitioner, with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon as Medical Director, and offers medical dermatology alongside aesthetics. It was voted Best of North County and holds a 4.9 Google rating.
How much is Botox for Encinitas patients?
The same as for everyone: $14 / unit, or $11.90 / unit for Glow Getter VIP members. Forehead lines usually take 12–30 units ($168 – $420). Your exact dose and total are confirmed before treatment.
Can I have treatment the same day as my consultation?
Often, yes, if the treatment is right for you. The $100 consultation fee is credited toward treatment or products that day, so you can make it one trip.
What’s the best route from Encinitas?
From Leucadia or New Encinitas, El Camino Real north is usually simplest. From Cardiff-by-the-Sea or Old Encinitas, I-5 north is typically quicker. Check live directions before you leave, especially on busy coastal weekends.
Also serving North County
a short drive, a different standard of care.
Book a consultation and we’ll plan your treatment around your skin, your goals and your schedule.